Essential Balance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ARE YOU FULLY QUALIFIED?
Yes, I qualified as a Reflexologist in August 2003 and am a member of the Association of Reflexologist.
I qualified as a Holisitic Massage Therapist in September 2005 gaining an ITEC Diploma.
In July 2006 I qualified as an Aromatherpist, and am a member of the Internation Federation of Aromatherpists.

ARE YOU INSURED?
Yes, I hold full medical malpractice and public liability insurance.

HOW DO I FIND YOUR PRACTICE?
Please see the 'Price' page where you will find a link to where to find me.

DO YOU DO HOME VISITS?
I do in specific circumstances, please ask when enquiring about a treatment, and I will be happy to discuss this with you.

I WORK FULL TIME, WHEN WOULD I BE ABLE TO HAVE A TREATMENT?
I appreciate that many people work during the day, plus mothers, fathers and carers who have the responsibility of others during the day, I therefore am more than happy to carry out treatments in the evenings and at weekends.

I WOULD LIKE A REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT, BUT I HAVE REALLY TICKLISH FEET
Many people worry about ticklish feet, but most are surprised to find that their feet are not as sensitive as they felt they would be, the use of wipes at the beginning of a treatment, and relaxers which are the first movements used, help to desensitise the feet, plus I use quite firm movements during my treatment.

I WOULD LIKE A MASSAGE, BUT I AM PREGNANT
After the first trimester, as long as you are having no problems with your pregnancy, there is no reason why you should not have a massage, this will be adapted to suit you. The only area that cannot be massage when pregnant, is your stomache.

WHAT IS AN AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT AND HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM A MASSAGE?
An Aromatherapy massage is mainly a more gentler and more relaxing treatment than a Swedish Massage, using essential oils which are carefully measured into a base oil.

COULD I HAVE A SWEDISH STYLE MASSAGE USING ESSENTIAL OILS?
Yes, of course you could, many people come to me with muscular aches and pains which need Swedish massage but incorporating oils which has properties that would help them